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EK59 VMA

2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,365 mi
Last recorded190,365 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter142,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 190,365 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear propshaft bearing rubber split

offside side marker lamp slightly insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2018 190,361 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear propshaft bearing rubber split

offside side marker lamp slightly insecure

Pass 31 Mar 2017 171,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 171,652 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 153,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,476 miles

n/s bottom ball joint worn

Pass 19 Mar 2014 110,548 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,647 miles

slight play n/s/f hub

slight play o/s/r antirollbar bush

Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,532 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres wearing low

slight play n/s ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,532 miles

rear tyres wearing low

slight play n/s ball joint

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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EK59 VMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 142,212 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK59 VMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK59 VMA registered?

EK59 VMA is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 3 November 2009.

Is EK59 VMA safe to buy?

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